1905

Major Joseph M. Clough, formerly associated with Dr. Andrew L. MacMillan, has returned to the practice of ophthalmology in Boston, it was recently reported, after four years of service with the Army Medical Corps.

Dr. Clough is the son of Dr. William P. Clough, and brother of Dr. W. P. Clough Jr., hoth of New London, N. H. He will devote part of his time to the Clough clinic at New London. In Boston he is associated with Dr. Trygve Gundersen.

Our efficient class agent, Sliver Hatch, recently wrote me that he is making his periodical tour of the plantations under the United Fruit Cos., in South America. Sliver reported a very enjoyable time.

Congratulations to Judge Ralph W. Reeve in rounding out a quarter century of service as justice of the District Court of Southern Essex in Lynn, Mass. The following editorial regarding Judge Reeve appeared in the local press, the Lynn Item.

A quarter of century of service as justice of the District Court of Southern Essex in Lynn has given Judge Ralph W. Reeve an insight into human nature possessed by few of his contemporaries. He has seen men and women, young and old, react under the pressure of personal trouble, some courageously, others less admirably. Therefore, his views on criminal tendencies are important because they are based on long personal observation of the courtroom panorama.

Judge Reeve finds that the average criminal of the present era is younger than his counterpart of the early twenties. Poor home conditions, lack of proper parental guidance, evil companions and low mtntality may account for this situation, he believes: His solution is more youth movements where youngsters can become interested in wholesome recreation, particularly sports. Stricter parental control, of course, will help.

Despite this increase in youthful delinquency, Judge Reeve is not pessimistic. The great majority of young people, he finds, are inclined to keep out of trouble and many of those who do get into minor difficulties "snap out of it" and later lead useful lives. Judge Reeve himself has contributed to the reformation of many an erring youngster by placing him on probation rather than sending him to a reformatory.

Judge Reeve has brought to his important posi tion sound common sense, keen understanding of human nature and a tendency to seek out the best rather than the worst in those brought before him. His court is run efficiently and without frivolity. He commands the respect of the bar, the police and the public. He has found time to assist in community service beyond the confines of the courtroom, as his chairmanship of draft boards in both World. War I and II readily attests. The Item sincerely hopes that his first 25 years of service on the bench are but a prelude to a long and distinguished judicial career for which Judge Reeve's manifold talents so admirably equip him.

By unanimous vote of the executive committee of '05, the Fortieth Reunion, which it was impossible to hold in 1945, will be held in Hanover on July 19, 20 and 21, 1946. Set these dates aside and be sure to plan to be present. Each member of the class will receive further information in the near future.

Secretary and Treasurer, 14 Holt St., Concord, N. H.